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Sacrifice to Pan, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
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Sacrifice to Pan, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
7352687 Sacrifice to Pan, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 218x316 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64)); Luisa Ricciarini
Media ID 31944974
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Baroque Art Baroque Style Baskets Bouquet Brazier Braziers Bunch Of Flowers Cereal Cereals Cows Crowns Diety Divine Sacrifice Divinities Eternal Father Ewes Fantastic Animal Fantastic Creature Fantastic Creatures Fires Flame Flock Of Sheep Flocks Flower Arrangement Flower Crown Game Animal Goat Godess Heavenly Father Large Wicker Baskets Laurel Wreath Mythical Animal Mythical Beast Mythical Creature Mythical Creatures Offered Offering Puppy Rite Sacrifice Satyr Satyrs Self Sacrifice Sheeps Tambourine Wheat Wicker Basket Worship Worshipper Worshippers Worshipping Wreath Wreaths Young Goat 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Art Style Circa 1600 Divinity Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Flames Goddesses Music Instrument Musical Instruments Musics Mythological Character Mythological Figure Myths Pagan Paganism Pagans Polytheism Polytheist Seventeeth Century Several People Several Persons
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Sacrifice to Pan, c. 1640
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is a captivating oil painting on canvas by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (Il Grechetto). Measuring an impressive 218x316 cm, this artwork depicts a scene of ancient worship and mythology. In the foreground, several figures gather around an altar adorned with wheat and cereal offerings, while a bouquet of flowers adds color to the composition. At the center of attention stands Pan, the god of nature and fertility in Greek mythology. With his characteristic goat horns and legs, he symbolizes untamed wilderness and primal energy. A group of farm animals including goats, sheep, cows, and even a dog surround him as part of the sacrificial ritual. The artist skillfully captures the ambiance through his use of vibrant colors and intricate details. The presence of mythological creatures such as satyrs adds an element of fantasy to the scene. A tambourine lies at Pan's feet suggesting that music played a significant role in these religious ceremonies. This Baroque-style masterpiece showcases Castiglione's mastery in capturing both human form and animal anatomy with great precision. "Sacrifice to Pan" invites viewers into a world where ancient rituals blend seamlessly with artistic expression – reminding us that art has always been intertwined with religion throughout history. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate every brushstroke in this remarkable work by one of Italy's most celebrated artists from the seventeenth century
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